Central Italy Flashcards
what is the climate of central Italy
hot climate
Chianti is situated between which cities
Pisa, Florence and Siena
what are the permissable grapes in Chianti Classico DOCG
Sangiovese and other italian/french
which 2 subzones have high reputation in Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Rufina DOCG
- Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
what is the dominant grape used in Chianti DOCG
Sangiovese
what is the aging requirement for Chianti Classico DOCG
12 months prior to release
what are the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
at least 5 years before release, of which 2 years in wood
what % Sangiovese must Rosso di Montalcino DOC be
100% Sangiovese
which 2 important DOCs can tuscan producers use to allow for non-italian grapes
Bolgheri DOC and Maremma Toscana DOC
what is the hierarchy of Chianti Classico and aging requirement
Chianti Classico –> min 12 months
Chianti Classico Riserva –> min 24 months
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione –> min 30 months
in order to use the Gran Selezione designation in Tuscany, grapes come from
a single estate
what is the most important red DOCG of Umbria
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
what grape goes into Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
100% Sagrantino (red)
what is the most important DOC in Umbria that makes white wine
Orvieto DOC
what are the grapes that go into Orvieto DOC
Grechetto and Trebbiano